Well, halfway through the week! I have definitely noticed that I have not been drinking as much water since the bonus points have ended. I really need to be better about making sure I do that! I think a lot of times I get "munchy" when really I am thirsty, so if I make sure I drink enough water, I won't want to snack as much!
I noticed today that I needed to wear a belt for the first time since we went on furlough! Woo hoo! I am trying to hold off on weighing myself until the "weekly weigh-in" so that I don't psych myself out with the normal daily fluctuations. But I did tell my husband - I think that my poochy belly isn't quite so poochy these days!
I did give into temptation today - we got a box from my parents yesterday with some treats for the kids, and today they opened up the Skittles and some other candies. I ate a couple of Starburst gummies and also a couple of Skittles that my daughter offered me :-) I know that it's easy to say "Oh, it's just a couple, what's the hurt?" but I think the key to success for me (right now at least) is NOT moderation with the sweets - it's the discipline (and freedom, really) to say NO to everything! I AM allowing myself a free day, and I took full advantage of it this week, having a small rootbeer float (Homemade ice cream!) for lunch and then some flan for dinner! But the rest of the week I just have to have the discipline to say NO!
We actually got 2 packages this last week and in one from my mother-in-law came some DVDs that I had ordered. I got the beginner "T-Tapp" exercise DVD. I am going to start it tomorrow with my friend. I am not really believing all the claims that they make, but thought it wouldn't hurt to try it at least! Since it is only 15 minutes I definitely will be adding other exercise as well. Have any of you tried it? I'd love to have your input!
I have never heard of teh T-Tapp DVD, please let us know how it is. I'm always up for new DVDs to alternate.
ReplyDeleteGood job on avoiding the sweets.
I know what you mean about not getting as much water in now that we don't get the extra points for it. Aren't we pitiful? I am going to try to drink more this week though and see if it helps me deal with the munchies like you are doing.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about getting goodies in gifts and packages. Our coworker goes to the States every year in Feb. In past years I have asked her to bring marshmallow peeps to have around Easter time. This year I did not ask for them but she brought them back anyway and gave them to me at church. Ooh boy! Can I be totally selfless and let my kids have them all?
Madridmom - If the peeps are your favorite, at least let yourself have one, even though they are PURE sugar! Just the taste! And then give them to your kids :-)
ReplyDeleteI gotta drink more too. Don´t worry, i will add the extra points back in next week! woo hoo! ;)
ReplyDeleteYou can do it! Awesome discipline for life isn´t it ?
Dani Joy
Wow - I know how those gift boxes can include such temptations! My mother in law always sends really good snack stuff - but not necessarily good for us! Last week we got a box too - with the peeps amongst other things. Those aren't too much of a temptation for me, thankfully. :)
ReplyDeleteHey- good for you! Just wanted to say that I used T-Tapp and lost two clothing sizes in one and a half months. I loved it! I only did the basic workout, but I would love to get the Total Workout as I think it would be tougher but all around better. I currently have Jillian's 30 day shred going and plan to switch off and on bi-monthly between the two.
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